The last man to set foot on the moon chronicles his participation in the historic Apollo program, from the tragic accident that killed three astronauts to his own journey into space as commander of Apollo 17. 50,000 first printing. Tour.
"This is an exciting, insider's take on what it was like to become one of the first humans in space." "--Publishers Weekly"
"Eugene Cernan offers unique insight...[he's] experienced it all" --"African Sun Times"""
"A fascinating book...Cernan pulls few punches." --"Charlotte Observer"""
"Refreshingly told...written as though it's been days since he went to space, not decades." --"St. Petersburg Times"""
"[with] thrilling highlights, this is a book not just about space flight but also about the often brutal competition that went on between the US and the Soviet Union." --"Washington Times"""
"With the feel of a story recalled among friends, this is an appealingly down to earth account from the last man to walk on the moon. No advanced physics, no scientific mumbo-jumbo. Just a thoroughly engrossing recollection of Cernan's crucial role in the conquest of space. I loved the book." --Ron Howard, Director, "Apollo 13"
"I know the American people will learn a great deal from this book. I hope they learn a lot more about astronaut Gene Cernan, my friend, a man of courage and dedication." --"President George Bush"
This is an exciting, insider's take on what it was like to become one of the first humans in space.
Eugene Cernan offers unique insight...[he's] experienced it all
A fascinating book...Cernan pulls few punches.
Refreshingly told...written as though it's been days since he went to space, not decades.
[with] thrilling highlights, this is a book not just about space flight but also about the often brutal competition that went on between the US and the Soviet Union.
With the feel of a story recalled among friends, this is an appealingly down to earth account from the last man to walk on the moon. No advanced physics, no scientific mumbo-jumbo. Just a thoroughly engrossing recollection of Cernan's crucial role in the conquest of space. I loved the book.--Ron Howard, Director, Apollo 13
I know the American people will learn a great deal from this book. I hope they learn a lot more about astronaut Gene Cernan, my friend, a man of courage and dedication.--President George Bush
This is an exciting, insider's take on what it was like to become one of the first humans in space. "Publishers Weekly"
Eugene Cernan offers unique insight...[he's] experienced it all "African Sun Times"
A fascinating book...Cernan pulls few punches. "Charlotte Observer"
Refreshingly told...written as though it's been days since he went to space, not decades. "St. Petersburg Times"
[with] thrilling highlights, this is a book not just about space flight but also about the often brutal competition that went on between the US and the Soviet Union. "Washington Times"
With the feel of a story recalled among friends, this is an appealingly down to earth account from the last man to walk on the moon. No advanced physics, no scientific mumbo-jumbo. Just a thoroughly engrossing recollection of Cernan's crucial role in the conquest of space. I loved the book. Ron Howard, Director, Apollo 13
I know the American people will learn a great deal from this book. I hope they learn a lot more about astronaut Gene Cernan, my friend, a man of courage and dedication. President George Bush"
This is an exciting, insider's take on what it was like to become one of the first humans in space. Publishers Weekly
Eugene Cernan offers unique insight...[he's] experienced it all African Sun Times
A fascinating book...Cernan pulls few punches. Charlotte Observer
Refreshingly told...written as though it's been days since he went to space, not decades. St. Petersburg Times
[with] thrilling highlights, this is a book not just about space flight but also about the often brutal competition that went on between the US and the Soviet Union. Washington Times
With the feel of a story recalled among friends, this is an appealingly down to earth account from the last man to walk on the moon. No advanced physics, no scientific mumbo-jumbo. Just a thoroughly engrossing recollection of Cernan's crucial role in the conquest of space. I loved the book. Ron Howard, Director, Apollo 13
I know the American people will learn a great deal from this book. I hope they learn a lot more about astronaut Gene Cernan, my friend, a man of courage and dedication. President George Bush
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